Bootjack.



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CLARENCE A. rosnnsrnoivr AND EMIL J. was, or JUNCTION crrygnnnsas; sari) Specification of Letters Patent.

Patented Dec. 26, 1916.

Application filed June 9, 1916. Serial No. 102,786.

have invented new and useful Improvements in Bootjacks, of which the following is a specification. I

This invention relates to Boot jacks and l the principal object of the invention is to provide a simple and efficient device of this character Whereby the jaws may be adjusted so as to fit various sizes of heels from the smallest to the largest boot.

, Another object of the invention the provision of novel means for effectively holding downthe toe of the boot while the heel is being lifted which means is adjustable to provide for different lengths of boots.

Another object of the invention is the pro- 7 vision of simple and efficient means for opcrating the members to reduce or increase the size of the space between the jaws which are movable positively in eitherdirection.

Further objects of the invention will appear as the following specific description is read in connection with the accompanying drawings which form a part of this application, and in which Figure 1 is atop plan view. Fig. 2 is a v members around the socket are preferably covered with a continuous strip of'some suitable frictional material such as pigskin or the like as shown at 5 in order that a firm grip of the jaws may be obtained upon the boot heel and also in order to elimi natescratching of the heel. The members 1 and 2 are connected together by a link 6 having bolts extending downwardly into the cleat or batten In order to prevent any relative displacement longitudinally the member 3 is provided with suitable s'ockets 7 whichar e engaged by pins 8 carried upon the member 2.

i loosely through opposite ends of the link, through the members 2 and 3 and threaded Secured to the under side of the members 2 and 3 are separated lugs 9 and 10 in which is threaded a right and left-hand screw 11 having a knurled head 12 arranged intermediate its ends so as to facilitate the operation thereof. By rotating the screw in the proper direction, the jaws may be contracted or expanded as desired to provide for large or small boots as will be readilyunderstood.

Secured to the'under side of each member are a pair of eyes 13 in which is slidably mounted the legs of a substantially U-shaped spring member 14: whose outer end is upwardly turned and covered with a protective'covering 15 in the form of a rubber tube or similar device. The spring member 14- 'is adjustable in the eyes longitudinally of the members. a I

As shown, the members are preferably covered with some suitable frictional material such as corrugated rubber sheeting so that, the operator may get a firm foothold upon the jack to prevent the same from slipping while removing the boot.

What is claimedis:

1. A boot jack comprising a supporting cleat, a pair of members pivotally mounted upon the cleat intermediate their ends, each justing the members toward and away from each other. I y 2. A boot jack comprising a cleat, a pair of members pivoted to the cleat, a link connected to the pivot for the members, means on one member and engaged in the other member being cut away at one end whereby member for preventing relative longitudi- In testimony whereof We afiix our signanal movement of said members, said memtures in presence of two Witnesses. bers being cut to form a recess therebetween, I CLARENCE A. FOGELSTROM. means for adjusting the members relative EMIL J. KUHN. V L

5' to each other, and a U-shaped'spring having Witnesses:

its limbs fixed to the members and coacting H. S. HALL, With the cut away portions of said members. TH S; A. GRAVES;

Copies of this patent may be obtained for five rents each,v by addressing the Commissioner of Patentrn Washington D. G. 

